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Tobacco start-up targets up to $10m first year sales
A Bahamian-owned tobacco manufacturing start-up yesterday said it was targeting $5-$10 million in first year gross sales, but warned this and employee hires could be “significantly impacted” if no Excise Tax exemption was forthcoming.
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Three Bahamian juniors played the BSAC Tennis Local Fall Classic this past weekend in Brandon, Florida.
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Young tennis ace looks to continue doubles success
THE Middle Eastern portion of the International Tennis Federation’s circuit continues for young tennis ace Justin Roberts.
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Stampers stun High Flyers 89-85, Shockers stop Pirates 85-78
AS the New Providence Basketball Association gets set to complete its regular season this weekend at the AF Adderley Gymnasium, two games were played on Wednesday night with teams jockeying for the final playoff spots.
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St Paul's and Golden Gates open best-of-three playoffs in win column
ST Paul’s and Golden Gates opened their respective co-ed and men’s best-of-three playoff series by knocking off Macedonia in the Baptist Sports Council’s 2014 Coca-Cola Softball Classic.
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Top pro basketball players begin seasons on high note
SOME of the country’s top pro basketball players throughout the European, Asian and Middle Eastern circuit began their seasons on a high note.
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Bank loss leaves Family Islands ‘out of economy’
Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce yesterday said it is aiming to engage the Government over the “devastating” impact the island has suffered from losing “two-thirds” of its bank branches.
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Operators rout RBDF Waves
THE Bommer G Operators routed the Defence Force Waves 73-40 as the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association continued its regular season at the DW Davis Gym on Saturday night.
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Minister: $200m spend rise not what it seems
A Cabinet Minister yesterday said the $200 million rise in the Government’s recurrent spending was not what it seemed, and largely represented the transfer of expenditure between accounts.
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Elite Girls Basketball League heats up
THE action is starting to heat up in the Elite Girls Basketball League.
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Firearms task force ‘to create safer Bahamas’
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said the success of a firearms task force will make fighting illegal weapons more likely by providing a coordinated and comprehensive approach to the problem.
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Baha Mar liquidators decline extension for Breezes land transfer
BAHA Mar’s secured creditor wanted liquidators to remain in place until the land swap with SuperClubs Breezes is completed - a request they were reluctant to comply with.
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Hospital nears end of phase one
PHASE one of the urgent and emergency care project is nearing completion at Princess Margaret Hospital.
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Prepare kit to bring to shelters
SHELTER co-ordinators yesterday urged the public to prepare a shelter kit to bring food and essential items in the event they are displaced by Hurricane Irma.The entire Bahamas is now under hurricane watch with some islands in the south braced to fee
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Tourism’s ‘perfect storm’ closing on pre-COVID
Bahamian tourism was yesterday said to be enjoying “the perfect storm” via a record booking pace that will see it exceed pre-COVID business levels by 2023 at latest, with one hotelier saying: “I think we’re back.”
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Dominican Republic gets 87-80 win over Bahamas
After getting blown out in the first half, the Bahamas men's national team regained their composure in the second half and cut the deficit to two before eventually losing down the stretch to the Dominican Republic 87-80 on day three of the CentroBasket Tournament in Panama.
